Smokes when starting.....
Jul 28, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Jul 28, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Sounds like the valve stem seals are worn.
Jul 28, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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I would check intake manifold bolts (especially if you run an aluminum intake with cast heads).
Check your PCV valve as well...that was my problem.
trw
Jul 28, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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do you notice smoke coming out when your clipping down the highway and you let off the gas? if so its valve stem seals,vaccume drops when you do this .
Jul 28, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by carl a
do you notice smoke coming out when your clipping down the highway and you let off the gas? if so its valve stem seals,vaccume drops when you do this .
No, only when I start the car....and it happens every so often....
Jul 28, 2005 | 09:26 PM
Le Mans Master
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Worn valve guides or valves.
Jul 28, 2005 | 09:27 PM
Le Mans Master
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Nice car..you should probably just trade me for my 80!
Jul 28, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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MIne smokes too.....when I dump the clutch @ 6,000 rpm
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Jul 28, 2005 | 09:41 PM
Racer
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Originally Posted by 7t2vette
Sounds like the valve stem seals are worn.
Jul 28, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Vetteguy75 where did you get that cover for the wiper arm bay ?
I like that way it looks, actually I like the way your entire car looks..
Jul 28, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Vetteguy75 where did you get that cover for the wiper arm bay ?
I like that way it looks, actually I like the way your entire car looks..
Thanks! I really appreciate that! I got the wiper cover from Ecklers and then painted it to match the car.
Jul 29, 2005 | 01:55 AM
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Could just be a rich condition if it is closer to black smoke. But blue smoke is most likely valve guides/seals.
Jul 29, 2005 | 07:08 AM
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Nice Vette!
Jul 29, 2005 | 09:34 AM
Melting Slicks
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Your drainbacks could also be clogged, causing oil to pool in the heads, as well as worn valve seals/guides.
Jul 29, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Sounds like the valve stem seals are worn.
Jul 29, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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my truck was doing the same thing, put in a set of ceramic vavle stem seals and that cured the problem